Health

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patient’s risk. Yet the

Federal guidelines no longer recommend flu vaccines containing a preservative, used in a small percentage of vaccines, that has been

Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering.

PEPFAR, the campaign to end H.I.V. globally, would morph into an effort to detect disease outbreaks and sell American products,

An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts said antidepressants

Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which

People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or

The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to medical research and health agencies will curtail the development of promising medications, the Congressional

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood.

The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But